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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.92, 306.50 and 148.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.92, 306.50 and 148.11 is: 204.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.92 : 306.50 = 148.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.92/306.50 = 148.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.92x = 306.50 × 148.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.92x = 45,395.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,395.72/221.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.56

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